Editorials

[ad_1]   InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to … Read more

[ad_1] Persons with disabilities have right to reservation in promotion: Supreme Court Part of: GS Prelims and GS -II – Judiciary; Rights and duties In news SC ruled that a disabled person can avail the benefit of reservation for promotion even if he or she was recruited in the regular category or developed the disability … Read more

[ad_1] Tenure of Attorney General of India extended Part of: GS Prelims and GS -II – Indian Constitution  In news The central government has extended the term of K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General (AG) for one more year. He had also received his first extension of term in 2020. He would be in command of … Read more

[ad_1] Exercise Sea Breeze Part of: GS Prelims and GS II – International Relations In news  Ukraine and USA launched joint naval Exercise ‘Sea Breeze’ in the Black Sea to show Western cooperation with Ukraine as it faces off with Russia. The exercise Sea Breeze has been held since 1997, involving NATO states and their … Read more

[ad_1] ENVIRONMENT/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment US Heat Wave Context: Recently, US Weather service has issued another excessive-heat warning for much of Washington state and North East. In most parts of the country, temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days … Read more

[ad_1] RIGHTS/ GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY Topic: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Ration card reform Context: Recently, the Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system, which allows for inter- and … Read more

[ad_1] Interest Rates on Small Saving Schemes Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news About Small Saving Schemes/Instruments They are the major source of household savings in India and comprises 12 instruments. The depositors get an assured interest on their money. Collections from all small savings instruments are credited to the National … Read more

[ad_1] Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Persons with disabilities have right to reservation in promotion: Supreme Court Part of: GS Prelims and GS -II – Judiciary; Rights and duties In news SC ruled that a disabled person can avail the benefit of reservation for promotion even if he or she was recruited in the regular … Read more

[ad_1] Introduction: In a major relief to the poor amid the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday that the government has extended the scheme to distribute wheat and rice free of cost to around 80 crore people till November. Earlier in April this year, the Centre had announced distribution of free … Read more